Jobs at:
The National Drug Authority (NDA)

Vacancy title:
Internal Auditor

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, 21st October 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
The National Drug Authority (NDA) is a government statutory body established by the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 , Laws of Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products. NDA's mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products.

In order to effectively fulfill its mandate, the Authority is looking for competent persons with required skills, knowledge, attitude and qualifications to fill the following positions.

JOB TITLE: INTERNAL AUDITOR (1 POST)
Department: Internal Audit
Location: NDA Head office and regional offices

Job Purpose
To perform risk based internal audit assignments and contribute to the improvement of the organization's risk management, internal control. reporting and governance processes.

Key Responsibilities

Review accounting and internal control systems of NDA and advise on required improvements
Examine financial and operating information to ensure that it is reliable and complete
Review the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the operations of NDA to ensure that value for money is being obtained in all transactions
Perform approved audit procedures -and prepare working papers in accordance with departmental guidelines and professional auditing standards.
Identify areas for improvements in the organizations governance, reporting, risk management and internal controls
Perform special investigations as may be required
Review and recommend improvement of internal controls designed to safeguard NDA resources and to ensure compliance with drug regulations, NDA Act and Policies
Undertake field visits to verify operations, assets, liabilities as and when needed and produce reports
Follow up on audit recommendations by both internal and external auditors
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting) or Bachelor's in Business Administration (Accounting) BSC Finance(Accounting option) or equivalent
Membership with a professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA Minimum Experience
Not less than five (5) years in a similar position in a reputable organization! or audit firm.
Experience using specialized accounting packages such as Navision

Additional Requirements

High degree of integrity and confidentiality
Attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
High level of initiative and self-motivation
Knowledge of the NDA policies, rules, regulations, procedures and best practices governing the management and accountability for funds and assets.
Knowledge of the Public Finance management Act
Knowledge of best practices in financial management and value for money Audits
Proficiency in MS Office computer programs (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access)
Knowledge of IT based Auditing

Job application procedure
Interested applicants who meet the specified requirements should submit their signed application letters and copies of academic qualifications and certificates. a detailed CV including telephone and e-mail contacts of three (3) work related referees; to e-mail: hr@nda.or.ug or deliver them to NDA head office in properly sealed envelopes indicating the position applied for on the left hand top corner of the envelope. Applications should be addressed to:

Head Human Resources & Administration,
National Drug Authority,
Plot 46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
P.O BOX 23096,
Kampala.

Deadline for applications is Friday, 21st October 2016
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.